Everything You Need for a New Orleans Vacation

New Orleans just can’t be beat for great entertainment, music, and food year round. Perhaps there is no other American city with such an abundance of choices, and not everything costs money to be part of the fun. We have listed popular fee paid attractions that our guests seem to enjoy the most; followed by a list of “free” things to do in New Orleans and a list of favorite restaurants. Your Innkeepers can help you plan a visit to the Big Easy; they have tickets to most of the venues that charge a fee and can advise you about all the experiences on the lists. There are so many things to do, and they’re all here just waiting for you.

Catch the holiday spirit with Cathedral concerts, cooking demonstrations, and more during Christmas

Restaurant Favorites

With more than 1400 restaurants in the New Orleans area, it would be impossible to name the best restaurant in town. This is especially true in a city that claims so many world-class eateries among the list. If you ask five locals to give you their favorites, you are likely to get five different lists, all great places. From very casual, to unique, to upscale, we have it all in the Crescent City, the place that made "Cajun" cooking world famous. Here is a short list of the places we often recommend and the ones that our guests say they really enjoyed. We have not linked to their Web sites; we want you to allow us to book a table for you. We know most of the hosts, chefs, or owners and we have a little edge for that better seat in the house or for some special attention that you can only get "if you know someone."